Feb 8, 2026 · Consumer safety
How to Spot Fake Dog Health Advice on Social Media
Viral dog-health content can be useful, but scam patterns are increasing, including mushroom-supplement claims that spread faster than evidence. The goal is simple: slow down, verify, and protect your dog from high-confidence misinformation.
Five red flags to check in under 30 seconds
- - Guarantees like 'cures cancer' or 'works for every dog'
- - No dose, no contraindications, and no safety notes
- - Only affiliate links, no primary sources or trial details
- - Before/after stories presented as proof
- - Urgency pressure: 'buy now before this gets banned'
A safer decision framework
Treat social posts as leads, not medical instructions. If a claim sounds strong, check mechanism, expected effect size, risk profile, and whether your dog's age, diagnosis, and medications change the recommendation.
On FursBliss, the practical alternative is to run supplements through the interaction checker before adding anything new. It helps flag questionable combinations and gives you cleaner notes to review with your veterinarian.
FursBliss does not diagnose or prescribe treatment. Always confirm supplement decisions with your veterinarian.